Module Quality Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Develop and execute quality plans for aircraft modules, assemblies, and components.

• Ensure that products meet compliance standards set by engineering drawings, specifications, aerospace standards, and customer requirements.

• Facilitate production readiness by establishing effective inspection and verification processes.

• Champion continuous improvement initiatives focusing on product quality, process capability, defect reduction, and operational performance.

• Engage in design reviews, manufacturing assessments, and production readiness activities.

• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Program, Supply Chain, and supplier teams.

• Create and uphold inspection plans for composite and structural aircraft components.

• Define critical characteristics, inspection requirements, acceptance criteria, and sampling methodologies.

• Set quality checkpoints throughout fabrication, assembly, integration, and production stages.

• Develop quality documentation and establish inspection standards.

• Organize, coordinate, and conduct First Article Inspections (FAIs) in alignment with aerospace standards.

• Analyze engineering drawings, specifications, and Bills of Materials to confirm product requirements.

• Prepare and maintain FAI documentation packages and inspection reports.

• Assist in corrective actions stemming from FAI nonconformances.

• Ensure adherence to AS9102 and customer-specific FAI requirements.

• Provide quality engineering support for composite fabrication, bonding, assembly, curing, and structural integration.

• Assess manufacturing processes to identify quality risks and opportunities for improvement.

• Lead investigations into root causes and corrective action activities for production issues and nonconformances.

• Support process validation and the implementation of new manufacturing processes and production modifications.

• Establish supplier quality controls, inspection requirements, and product acceptance criteria.

• Assist in supplier qualification activities, audits, development, and continuous improvement efforts.

• Review supplier quality documentation, inspection plans, process controls, and responses to corrective actions.

• Address supplier quality issues that impact production schedules, product conformity, or customer requirements.

• Participate in PFMEA activities and develop control plans and process controls.

• Lead problem-solving efforts using methodologies such as 8D, RCCA, 5 Why, Fishbone Diagrams, and SPC.

• Support the development, reporting, and trend analysis of quality KPIs.

• Foster a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Aerospace, or a related technical discipline.

• An equivalent combination of education and relevant aerospace quality experience may also be considered.

• Over 5 years of quality engineering experience in aerospace, aviation, defense, or advanced manufacturing environments.

• Strong experience supporting composite manufacturing processes and aerospace quality systems.

• Proven track record in developing and maintaining inspection plans, quality documentation, and inspection methodologies.

• Demonstrated expertise in creating, executing, and supporting First Article Inspections (FAI).

• Solid understanding of blueprint reading, GD&T, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.

• Experience in conducting root cause investigations and implementing corrective and preventive actions.

• Knowledge of aerospace quality standards, quality management systems, and manufacturing process controls.

• Proficient in utilizing quality metrics, inspection methodologies, and process improvement tools.

• Experience collaborating directly with suppliers to establish quality requirements and inspection methodologies.

• Experience in defining supplier quality control plans and processes.

• Hands-on experience with PFMEA development, facilitation, and implementation.

• Knowledge of AS9100, AS9102, and other aerospace quality standards.

• Experience supporting composite aircraft structures, unmanned aerial systems (UAS), UAVs, or aerospace assemblies.

• Background in performing supplier audits, process audits, and supplier qualification activities.

• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification or equivalent quality credential.

• Familiarity with statistical analysis, process capability studies, and quality improvement methodologies.

• Experience supporting Airbus aerospace programs or advanced aerospace manufacturing environments.

• Ability to gain access to information subject to U.S. export control regulations when applicable.

• For access subject to export controls, eligibility may be limited to U.S. Persons, including U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and individuals granted refugee or asylee status.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical plans.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• HSA with company contribution.

• Company-sponsored life insurance.

• Short-term disability insurance.

• Long-term disability insurance.

• Voluntary legal, hospital, accident, and pet wellness plans.

• 401(k) with matching.

• Paid holidays.

• Paid time off.

• Career development and advancement opportunities.

• Professional development opportunities.

• Strong team culture and collaboration.